VENN
Adm. pens. (age 17) at TRINITY, June 20, 1770. S. of Thomas, of Leeds. B. Jan. 6, 1753, at Leeds. School, Thorp-Arch, Yorks. ' Matric. Michs. 1770. Migrated to Clare, Feb. 26, 1773; B.A. 1777; M.A. 1780. Fellow, 1779-84. Ord. priest (Peterb.) June 27, 1779. P.C. of Horsforth, Yorks., ‘for upwards of 40 years’ (1784-1823). Married (1) at Calverley, Feb. 3, 1784, Susannah, dau. of John Gott, of Woodhall; (2) at Guiseley, July 18, 1805, Frances, dau. of Jeremiah Dixon, F.R.S., of Gledhow Hall. Died Feb. 21, 1823. M.I. in Horsforth church. (C. R. Hudleston.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Shepley, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1778 | Ordi(ordination) | Shepley, William | / | deacon | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(letters dimissory) | Shepley, William | / | priest | View |
| 1779 | Ordi(ordination) | Shipley, William | / | priest | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Licensing) | Shepley, William | Guiseley / Horsforth | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1823 | Vac(Death) | Shepley, William | Horsforth / | Perpetual Curate | View |